1. Simpson Initiated the Split

Simpson’s rep confirmed the news and Us Weekly reports that a source reveals Simpson initiated the split because he needed to “experience life.” He is only 17 years old, so this reason is quite understandable.

Both of their schedules were too crazy. They had different priorities.

3. The News Comes Just After the Couple’s Music Video “Surfboard” Came Out

Cody Simpson’s music video “Surfboard” came out just last month, featuring Simpson and Hadid having a romantic smoochfest.

4. Simpson’s Partner on Dancing With the Stars Was Very Flirty With the Singer

When Simpson first appeared on Dancing With the Stars this season, his partner Witney Carson was thrilled. She asked him right off the bat if he was single and was very flirty with him throughout the season. The two were grilled by co-host Erin Andrews about their flirtation and might as well have said that Simpson and Carson should be dating. Towards the end of Simpson’s run on the show, he talked about how “distracting” Carson can be to look at during rehearsals. Was this a foreshadowing of Simpson and Hadid’s relationship coming to an end?